APS Observer Student Notebook

Welcome to the online home of the Student Notebook, a monthly column published in the APS Observer dedicated to issues of interest to graduate students in psychology. The Student Notebook features articles written by APS Student Caucus members on a variety of topics. Since 1990, the Student Notebook has served as a forum in which APSSC members can communicate their ideas, suggestions, and experiences to the members of APS.

Instructions for Authors:

The Student Notebook publishes articles intended for graduate students in the field of psychology. Past topics have ranged from advice for handling issues faced by graduate students, descriptions of authors' unique research experiences, and discussions of important topics in the field of psychology. Members interested in writing for the Student Notebook are encouraged to review past articles to get an idea of the type and style of manuscripts that are printed.

Manuscripts should be 1,000 words (excluding title and references) in APA (5th edition) style. Abstracts are not necessary. References should be included when necessary, but are usually limited to 5-10 sources. When applicable, lists of resources for further information are encouraged. Figures and tables may be included when necessary. The Student Notebook does not publish theoretical articles, literature reviews, or original research reports. Please include a 2-3 sentence author note/bio along with your submission.

Beyond the Classroom
Students can often feel far removed from the professional world. But increasing student participation in professional organizations is not only important, it's also not as difficult as it might seem.
[2004]

Choosing a Dissertation
Dissertation selection becoming a little overwhelming? Here are eight small things to consider before choosing the big one.
[2004]

Applying to Doctoral Graduate Programs
Jason Barr debates the benefits and sacrifices of master's programs, offering first-hand insight on whether to pursue a master's when the eventual desire is to complete a doctorate.
[2003]

Writing Grant Proposals
As a follow-up to "Applying for Research Grants" [Observer, September 2003], this article describes general elements of each section of a grant proposal.
[2003]